The MS in Financial Mathematics is a two-year degree involving coursework from the Mathematics, Statistics, and Scientific Computing Departments, and available electives from Economics, Finance, and Computer Science. Students also participate in a weekly Proseminar during the first year.
A summer internship experience is encouraged.

Applicants should indicate an interest in this track at the time of the application. Students in this track will take the Common Core courses above, plus the following courses:

MAP5611 Intro to Computational Finance, Spring, 3 hrs

ISC 5305 Scientific Programming, 3 hrs, Fall

MAP 5932 Short Term Actuarial Math I, 3 hrs, Spring

MAP 5932 Short Term Actuarial Math II, 3 hrs, Fall

MAP 5177 Actuarial Models, 3 hrs, Fall

MAP 5178 Advanced Actuarial Models, 3 hrs, Spring

and two additional approved electives. Students may take two additional actuarial seminars in the first year. Typically, to maximize preparation for Actuarial exams, students in this track select as their electives STA 5207 Applied Regression Methods, and STA 5856 Time Series and Forecasting.